RBC I Joseph Swiger’s a newcomer to Colorado. But, already, he feels at home here. “My wife and I were raised in a small town, and we like living in a small town,” Swiger said. “There’s a sign I’ve seen that says a small town is like a big family.[Read More…]
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Fresh start for Cochran
RBC I Ran Cochran has been the local funeral home director serving Rio Blanco County for the past dozen years. And it has given him a unique perspective on the people and communities he has served. Cochran Memorial Chapels had offices in Meeker and Rangely.
Still wildlifes: Taxidermist may be young but he knows what he’s doing …
He may be young, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know his stuff. Ryan Huitt, who operates Wildlife Expressions, is one of Rangely’s newest business owners. He will turn 21 in April.
December reports down 28.6 percent
RBC | During December 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 588 incidents, down from December 2008 totals of 823, which is a 28.6 percent decrease in activity.
Obituary: William Henry ‘Bill’ Sisneros
William Henry ‘Bill’ Sisneros Dec. 30, 1964~March 1, 2010 William Henry “Bill” Sisneros, age 45, died at his home in Rangely on Monday, March 1. Bill was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Alamosa to Margarito Jr. and Ericilia “Archie” Sisneros.
Memorial service for Stone Martin is Friday, March 19
Stone Martin died far too young. He was only 9. But his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of his family, his friends and everyone who knew him.
Letter: Praise for Peggy Rector’s leadership
Really enjoyed your recent write-up on Peggy Rector’s involvement in local government. I was serving as a Routt County Commissioner from the time Peg came in until the tragic accident.
Ahrens 50th Anniversary
RANGELY | Gerald and Nancy (Mantlo) Ahrens of Rangely will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 19. Their children Kent (Brenda), Keith (Nancy) of Rangely, Darrell (Nancy) of Palisade, Bobbi (Devlin) Barnes of Grand Junction, along with grandchildren Derek, Jeremy, Broc, Cameron, Taylor,
Rangely soccer team about to kick off season
RANGELY I Even though her team wasn’t able to practice outside for the first two weeks, soccer coach Kris Denny is excited for the season to start. “We started practicing in February, so two weeks now we practiced in the gym and we haven’t been on the field yet,” Denny[Read More…]
Local election candidates:
RBC I Voters in Meeker and Rangely will vote April 6 for candidates running for open seats on the local town boards.
Letter: Superintendent lists debt-cutting goals
As Rangely School District patrons know, the economy is not good. The most extraordinary economic recession since the Great Depression is taking a toll on families, companies, non-profits and our school district.
Letter: Message of farm safety important
Rio Blanco Farm Bureau strongly promotes safety on our farms and ranches. Unfortunately, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries and children are too often hurt or even killed while playing or working on farms.
